A Quote by Stendhal

When a man leaves his mistress, he runs the risk of being betrayed two or three times daily.

Stendhal

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Being Being Betrayed Betrayed Daily His Leaves Man Mistress Risk Runs Three Three Times Times Two

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Stendhal
French - Writer
January 23, 1783 - March 23, 1842

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